Bakota Mask – Assane
AU $490.00This African mask has been intricately metal worked with brass and wood.
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Festivity and celebration.
Dimensions…………………….53 x 24 x 7cm
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African masks from Gabon, a country with a primarily oral tradition up until the spread of literacy in the 21st century. Gabon is rich in folklore and mythology.
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This African mask has been intricately metal worked with brass and wood.
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Festivity and celebration.
Dimensions…………………….53 x 24 x 7cm
Gorgeous cloudy piece from Gabon replete with stand.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Fang
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 65 x 25 x 30cm
Classic white Ngil Masks with black featured patina from the Fang people of Gabon
This mask represents the guardians of tradition and spiritual wisdom in Gabonese culture
Mask Information
Country of Origin – Gabon
Ethnic Group – Fang
Function – Protection, power & authority
Dimensions – 49cm x 22cm x 13cm
Striking 3 eyed Ngil Masks from the Fang people of Gabon
This mask represents the guardians of tradition and spiritual wisdom in Gabonese culture
Mask Information
Country of Origin – Gabon
Ethnic Group – Fang
Function – Protection, power & authority
Dimensions – 35cm x 12cm x 12cm
Striking 4 eyed / 3 nosed Ngil Masks with mottled patina from the Fang people of Gabon
This mask represents the guardians of tradition and spiritual wisdom in Gabonese culture
Mask Information
Country of Origin – Gabon
Ethnic Group – Fang
Function – Protection, power & authority
Dimensions – 40cm x 21cm x 11cm
Striking 4 eyed / 3 nosed Ngil Masks with mottled patina from the Fang people of Gabon
This mask represents the guardians of tradition and spiritual wisdom in Gabonese culture
Mask Information
Country of Origin – Gabon
Ethnic Group – Fang
Function – Protection, power & authority
Dimensions – 43cm x 19cm x 13cm
Kwele masks from Gabon feature geometric patterns and exaggerated facial features, representing spirits and ancestors in the Fang culture.
They play a vital role in maintaining social cohesion, protection, and cultural identity within Kwele society.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 41cmH x 30cmW x 6cmD
With their serene expressions and elongated features, Kwele masks evoke a sense of timeless wisdom and continuity, honoring the lineage of ancestors and their enduring influence on Gabonese culture.
Distinguished by their concave facial structure, and soft white patina
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 36cmH x 23cmW x 8cmD
Ornate and angular Kwele mask originating from Gabon – distinguished by a concave facial structure, symbolizing the inward journey of spiritual introspection and enlightenment.
They play a vital role in maintaining social cohesion, protection, and cultural identity within Kwele society.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 40cmH x 31cmW x 8cmD
Kwele masks represent a rich tapestry of spiritual beliefs, cultural traditions, and social cohesion within Kwele society, serving as powerful symbols of identity and connection to the spiritual realm.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 42cmH x 43cmWx 1.5cmD
Worn during important rituals and ceremonies, Kwele masks embody the spirits of ancestors and supernatural beings.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 18cmH x 48cmWx 6cmD
Kwele masks, originating from Gabon symbolize the inward journey of spiritual introspection and enlightenment.
They play a vital role in maintaining social cohesion, protection, and cultural identity within Kwele society.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 46cmH x 18cmW x 18cmD